Historical Psychological Thriller

Two hauntings at the same boarding school, twenty years apart. Can Imogen Croft explain these strange events? Or will her intervention come too late? When Imogen Croft meets local artist Laurie Saunders, newly arrived from London, they immediately become friends. Whilst painting Imogen’s portrait for her latest exhibition, Laurie recounts the summer she spent at Marchmont Hall School twenty years before. The story fascinates Imogen so much that she determines to investigate the ghostly visions her friend witnessed there. But by returning to the school, Imogen unlocks dangerous forces that...

I Am Not Your Baby Mother was a landmark publication in 2020. A thought-provoking, urgent and inspirational guide to life as a Black British mum, it was an important call-to-arms allowing mothers to take control and scrap the parenting rulebook to do it their own way. It was a Sunday Times top-five best seller. Sista Sister is a compilation of essays about all the things Candice wishes someone had talked to her about when she was a young Black girl growing up in London.

Traveling to be with her fiance's terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family's ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiance's parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she's unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves?

It is 1956. Radio reports of the Hungarian revolution break through the government's radio jamming, setting the entire Eastern Bloc on edge.

Inspector Ferenc Kolyeszar must track down a murderer while dealing with his crumbling marriage. As he is drawn deep into an underworld of betrayal and violence, he finds that he is not so different from those he pursues.

The Trader of Chicago by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in early 20th century Chicago. It captures the tumultuous world of speculative trading and the intricate dynamics of a wealthy family in the Windy City. Gina Brown, a young woman from a small town in Massachusetts, finds herself thrust into the high-stakes world of Chicago's trading floors and social elite. As she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and familial duty, Gina's journey becomes a riveting exploration of human psychology and societal pressures. A captivating psychological thriller ...

The Affair and Beyond by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a compelling psychological fiction novel set in the evocative landscapes of Colonial China. This gripping tale explores the intricacies of love, betrayal, and the human psyche, unraveling a complex narrative that delves deep into the hearts and minds of its characters. Step into the world of Kitty and Walter, where secrets are whispered behind closed doors and every relationship is a delicate balance of power and passion. Uncover the forbidden love affair that shakes the very foundation of Kitty's seemingly perfect life. Follow the ...

Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner, Paul, and son, Jack. But then a face from the past turns up, bringing chilling news. A devastating new strain of the virus that killed Kate's parents is loose in LA - and when a bomb rips through a hotel, killing many top scientists, it becomes clear someone will do anything to stop a cure being found.

The new baby arrives but Ashland can’t put off the inevitable. The medium must return to Magnolia Trace to set the captive dead free but not all spirits are happy about it. The loss of Amelia weighs heavily on everyone's heart yet they cannot provide answers for her family. To make matters worse, Ashland accidentally unleashes unwanted darkness that settles on his family home, Seven Sisters. The ghosts of Christine and Jeremiah Cottonwood are reunited and neither of them are happy about it. Will their constant warring break up CJ's and Ashland's happy marriage? Can Carrie Jo and Ashland ...

October, 1914. Swedish naval officer Lars Tobiasson-Svartman is charged with a secret mission to take depth readings around the Stockholm archipelago. In the course of his work, he lands on the rocky isle of Halsskär. It seems utterly inhabitable, yet Halsskär is home to the young widow Sara Fredrika. Lars soon learns that Sara, living in near-total isolation, is unaware that the world is at war.

Bridal Veil of Deception by H. Wilhelm Starkweatheris a gripping mystery set in 19th century Edinburgh. This historical fiction thriller weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and dark secrets in the heart of Victorian Scotland. Follow the enigmatic protagonist, Edgar Ravenswood, as he navigates the treacherous social and political landscape of Edinburgh. Witness the clash between old and new, tradition and progress, as Edgar unravels a web of deceit that threatens his family and legacy. Experience the gothic atmosphere of Ravenswood Castle and the shadowy alleys of Edinburgh, painted in ...

Calvin Sidey - steely, hardened, with his own personal code - is one of the last cowboys. It's the 1960s, and he's living off the grid in a trailer on the prairie when his adult son, Bill, seeks his help. A mostly absentee father and grandfather, Calvin nevertheless agrees to stay with his grandchildren for a week. He decamps for his son's house in the small town where he once was a mythic figure, and soon enough problems arise: A boy's attentions to 17-year-old Ann are increasingly aggressive, and a group of reckless kids portend danger for 11-year-old Will.

Are you ready to get locked away in a maximum security mental hospital? Go inside the mind of a criminal, along with an innocent man. There will be violence, injections, psychosis, and murder.

Malfunctioning rides caused multiple deaths at Steeplechase Park in 1907...and in 2017. Katie Silver is sure she was working there - in both centuries. Could she hold the key to the darkest of secrets? Two worlds collide to reveal the astonishing truth.

Historical Adventure Novel, A thriller set in the Arctic during the early 20th century. Dive into the chilling and gripping journey of "Northern Stars," where the frigid landscapes of the Arctic are only matched by the icy depths of human nature. Follow Gardner Pitt, a writer grappling with his own disillusionment, as he embarks on a perilous expedition that will test his courage and morality. Accompanied by his old friend George Chanler, Pitt enters a world of ruthless ambition, unexpected alliances, and a fight for survival unlike any other. Gardner Pitt, a disheartened writer in New York...

Louise, 17 ans, est issue d’une famille aisée très bien vue de la haute bourgeoisie parisienne. Alors, lorsqu’elle tombe enceinte hors mariage, ses parents l’envoient au couvent des Pascalines où résident les Accoucheuses afin de préserver sa réputation. En échange de leurs soins et de leur protection, les Accoucheuses gardent les bébés et se chargent de les confier à des couples désireux de devenir parents.

PENNINE CRIME - Four Crime Tales from the North of England 1 - The Revenge of Darian Devlin: Darian Devlin, the most merciless job centre adviser for miles around, is not amused when he leaves work to find that his car has been tampered with. He sets out to ascertain which of his reviled customers might be responsible and on narrowing his list of suspects down to three he hits back with a vengeance, unleashing a spiral of retribution that soon gets out of control. 2 - A Singular Murder – My Grandfather’s Secret crime: When young Tom Turnbull’s grandfather gives him a large envelope to...

In this riveting debut novel, See What I Have Done, Sarah Schmidt recasts one of the most fascinating murder cases of all time into an intimate story of a volatile household and a family devoid of love. On the morning of August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden calls out to her maid, "Someone's killed Father." The brutal ax murder of Andrew and Abby Borden in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, leaves little evidence and many unanswered questions.

When 54-year-old Julianna Dapper slips out of a mental hospital in Bangor, Maine, on a June day in 1962, it's with one purpose in mind. Julianna knows she must go back to the tiny farming community in Northern Missouri where she was born and raised. It's the place where she and her best friend, Ben Taylor, roamed as children, and where her life's course shifted irrevocably one night long ago. Embarking on her journey, Julianna meets Elijah Hunter, a shy teenage African-American boy, and Jon Tate, a young hitchhiker on the run from the law.

Vindecker A Gothic Tale of Science, Obsession, and Redemption In the shadow of Victor Frankenstein’s infamous experiments, another mind toils just down the road—one less celebrated, but no less consumed. Dr. Oswald Vindecker is a respected Victorian-era physician, brilliant and admired. But behind the doors of Vindecker Manor, he conducts a series of secret experiments—straining the limits of life and death, and the boundaries of morality. As he recruits prisoners, outcasts, and even those closest to him for his twisted tests, Oswald’s obsession grows—and so does the cost. Told ...

¿Y si la persona a la que mejor creías conocer se convierte en alguien que no conoces en absoluto? Andrea Cooper lo sabe todo sobre su madre, Laura. Sabe que pasó toda su vida en el pequeño pueblo costero de Gullaway Island; sabe que lo único que ha querido siempre es vivir una vida tranquila como pilar de la comunidad; sabe que nunca ha ocultado un secreto en su vida. Y es que todos conocemos a nuestras madres, ¿no es así?